What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sweet but strange infant, shortly adult (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "Sweet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUM (synonym="”strange”") + BAB (synonym="BAB") + A (synonym="adult") = RUMBABA; definition: "Sweet" The answer is RUMBABA.

Sweet but strange infant, shortly adult (3,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29121 | 2 Down | 2023-07-13 flower

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